One of the 145 abductees recently rescued from Woro in Kwara State and handed over to the Niger State Government by the Federal Government has narrated the traumatic conditions they endured while in the custody of terrorists for more than six months. Fatima Mohammed, speaking after regaining her freedom, said the victims spent six months…
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has granted the Federal Government an additional three weeks to conclude negotiations over outstanding welfare and professional issues, warning that failure to reach a satisfactory agreement by August 31, 2026, could trigger a nationwide warning strike. The decision was reached during the association’s Emergency National Executive…
Judges of the Ekiti State High Court will commence their annual vacation from Monday, August 10, to Friday, September 18, 2026. The announcement was made by the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Lekan Ogunmoye. In a vacation notice issued in accordance with the Ekiti State High Court Civil Procedure Rules, Justice Ogunmoye said the annual…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately withdraw a court order freezing an account belonging to the Osun State Government. The President issued the directive in a statement he personally signed on Thursday. Tinubu said he was deeply concerned by the timing of the EFCC’s action, explaining that…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Nigeria as Africa’s leading hub for responsible advertising, creative excellence and digital innovation. It said it would continue to implement policies that encourage innovation while strengthening ethical regulation and protecting intellectual property across the advertising and digital sectors. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately vacate the court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, citing the need to protect the integrity of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. In a statement, the President said he was deeply embarrassed by the timing…
Media personality Daddy Freeze has appealed to the Nigerian Army to release soldiers reportedly arrested following their involvement in providing security during the traditional wedding of TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis in Lagos. According to Daddy Freeze, the wedding attracted a massive crowd that surrounded the convoy of celebrities and other guests as they arrived…
The Federal Government has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to remain calm following the earth tremor recorded in parts of Abuja on Tuesday. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency to provide him with hourly updates on seismic activities in and around the nation’s capital to enable…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has sanctioned 79 personnel for various acts of misconduct, including dismissal, compulsory retirement and recommendations for criminal prosecution. In a statement by the Corps’ National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, the NSCDC said disciplinary investigations involving 75 officers had been concluded. The officers were found culpable of offences…
A recent earth tremor that shook parts of Abuja has reignited concerns about Nigeria’s readiness to respond to seismic events, despite government assurances that the incident posed no immediate threat. The light tremor, which occurred on Tuesday, August 4, was detected by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) at approximately 11:23 a.m.According to the agency,…
